Tired of superheroes, the writer/director whipped up Chef, a delicious dish about food as art

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May 9 With Swingers and Made, Jon Favreau built his reputation as an indie filmmaker who could tell a small story with humor and heart. But it turned out he also had a talent for directing big-budget fare, first with Elf and then the Iron Man franchise. But by the time he wrapped Iron Man 2 and 2011’s Cowboys & Aliens, he was ready for a break–a big one. …